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Program Aide

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$17/hr

Schedule: 1st shift no weekends,Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm Pay rate: $17.00/hr Are you passionate about ... Knowledge of personal hygiene as it applies to the mentally retarded. * Ability to maintain all ...

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To thrive as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic health/safety training, and a compassionate approach to care. Familiarity with documentation systems, behavior support plans, and sometimes certifications like CPR/First Aid are commonly required. Patience, strong communication, and the ability to build trust make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure the well-being, dignity, and empowerment of clients while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

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Direct support professionals on day shifts often encounter challenges such as managing diverse behavioral needs, effectively communicating with individuals who may have limited verbal skills, and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients throughout daily activities. Building trust and rapport takes time and patience, especially when supporting individuals with varying levels of independence. Collaboration with healthcare professionals, therapists, and families is essential for developing personalized care plans and responding to changing needs, which makes teamwork and adaptability important skills in this role.
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36507 SPED Teacher - Adaptive Behavior and Communications (ABC)

Garland Independent School District

Garland, TX

$49K - $64K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Garland Independent School District rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

456th of 632 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Duty Days:  187

Pay Grade:  100
     ***Please check the Salary Schedulefor current rates and stipend eligibility. (Scroll down after clicking this link)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Valid Texas Teaching Certification with required endorsements*


*One of the following endorsements is required for this vacancy:

Special Education 
(EC - 12)
Elementary - Generic Special Education School Speech-Language Pathologist Speech and Hearing Therapy Deficient Vision Deaf and Severely Hard of Hearing Severely and Profoundly Handicapped Speech and Language Therapy Hearing Impaired Emotionally Disturbed Severely Emotionally Disturbed
and Autistic
Visually Handicapped Physically Handicapped Deaf - Blind Mentally Retarded Language and/or Learning Disabilities Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(Early Childhood - Grade 12)
Early Childhood Education for Handicapped Children
(Infants - Grade 6 only)
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Supplemental
(Early Childhood - Grade 12)


AND
*One of the following endorsements is required for this vacancy:


Generalist Elementary Core Subjects (EC - 6)

AND
*The following endorsement is required for this vacancy:

English as a Second Language


 



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Educating 52,000 Students across 71 campuses, Garland ISD ranks as the Second Largest District in Dallas County, Fifth largest in Dallas Fort Worth, 15th largest in Texas, and is among the 75 largest in America. With a rich 100 year Tradition of Excellence, GISD boasts a Diverse population that speaks more than 100 languages, as well as Technology Driven Campuses, Magnet programs and approximately 200 Career and Technical Education Courses.

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Elementary and secondary schools

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Garland , TX, US

Year founded

1999

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